Design
Plan a machine where every choice has a job to do on the track.
Science Society of D. S. Senanayake College presents
2026 edition concluded
The ultimate build-your-own RC showdown
The builds were bold, the racing was close, and the 2026 grid delivered. Relive the showdown through the official event gallery.
01 / The challenge
IgniteRC challenges school teams to design, build, and race their own remote-controlled vehicles—putting creativity, engineering skills, and innovation to work in the most fun way possible.
Plan a machine where every choice has a job to do on the track.
Turn components, creativity, and teamwork into an RC car that is yours.
Bring it to the grid and put your school-built machine to the test.
11 July2026
One province. One unforgettable grid.
Schools from around Sri Lanka's Western Province came together for a day of home-built RC engineering, close racing, and friendly rivalry where speed, precision, and teamwork all counted.
02 / Event gallery
Moments from IgniteRC 2026—from the machines on the track to the teams, organisers, and supporters who brought the showdown to life. Captured by official media partner FrameToque.
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03 / Beyond the finish line
IgniteRC winners will receive their awards on the Esper Awards stage— the flagship science day and awards ceremony of the Science Society of D. S. Senanayake College.
Discover Esper AwardsQuestions after the finish?
Want to know more about the concluded 2026 event? Call Minuka, President of SSDS, and talk directly to the team behind IgniteRC.
070 767 0676Minuka · President, Science Society of D. S.